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Holiday offers for 2023/24
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Imagine a deserted golden sandy beach. A warm breeze blows through your hair. The sun on your face. Nothing but the melodic sounds of birdsong and the gentle ebb and flow of The Atlantic Ocean in the air. This could be you, on holiday in The Gambia.
In just six short hours this could be your reality. You could be enjoying a fresh fruit smoothy in one of our hammocks, marvelling at the array of colourful birds and wildlife and experiencing the culture of The Smiling Coast of West Africa!
Gambia for holidays you will remember always.
All stays of 14 nights and over attract FREE AIRPORT TRANSFERS saving you £60.00
Gambia holiday deals for 2023/4
Book with no deposit before Monday the 4th of December and get 10% off your holiday for the dates below!
- Book now with no-deposit
- Nothing to pay until 1 month before your travel date
- 100% Money back guarantee until 2 weeks before travel
- Covid insurance with Heymondo
| Tues 5th Dec – Thurs 21st Dec 2023 |
| Fri 19th Jan – Fri 26th Jan 2024 |
| Fri 2nd Feb – Fri 9th Feb 2024 |
| Fri 29th Mar – Fri 4th Apr 2024 |
Pekka P
20 November 2023
An oasis of peace with great values!
I had an amazing time at Footsteps! After traveling around the Gambia solo for a week and a half, Footsteps was exactly the oasis of peace I needed. Footsteps itself is beautiful and has stayed very true to its values of ecology and local empowerment. David and Linda were extremely welcoming and the staff very genuine and helpful. Gunjur is also a beautiful spot to explore away from the commotion of the tourist hot spots - the empty beaches of golden sand and the sunset over the Atlantic were spectacular! Staying at Footsteps felt like a lovely bit of relaxing luxury with a good conscience. Great place to stay, particularly as a solo traveler. I hope to be back soon!
Chloe L
20 November 2023
Amazing eco lodge
Footsteps, nestled in beautiful gardens, is a short walk to the beach and was the perfect place to relax or birdwatch (great sightings even from the comfort of a sunlounger by the pool!). I travelled solo and greatly enjoyed the delicious evening meals which provided the opportunity to chat with other guests. David and Linda were extremely hospitable and clearly passionate about the work they do which is reflected in the staff who were friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help. I could have stayed far longer than a week!
Yvonne D
17 November 2023
Fabulous Holiday
We have just returned from an amazing holiday in Gambia staying at Footsteps Eco Lodge. What an amazing place. Footsteps is located in a beautiful setting, plenty of walks and not far from the beach. Everyone at Footsteps went out of their way to make our holiday one to remember and they did not disappoint. The staff were delightful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was fabulous and joining everyone together of an evening gave us the chance to meet other guests. Thank you so much David and Linda for your hospitality. We would not hesitate to return to your wonderful Lodge
Shirley D
14 November 2023
Yoga Retreat in The Gambia
We took a group of Yogi's to Footsteps for a Yoga Retreat, the mission was to relax and rejuvenate in a rural part of Gambia. Footsteps by all accounts exceeded expectations. The service was great, staff really friendly and helpful. The huts comfortable and the Yoga space nestled in the trees with adequate shade from the glorious Sun, was an added bonus. Not to mention the weaver, tailor and jewellery makers on site. The few issues we had were dealt with swiftly. All in all Footsteps is great place to stay if you want a peaceful, interesting and cultural visit as opposed to the hustle and bustle of Seni Gambia.
Kaca007
11 June 2023
Natural oasis
I spent over a week at Footsteps on a yoga retreat and I loved my stay! The place is an oasis of calm with birds singing and trees everywhere. The eco pool is great for a dip in a hot weather. The food was very tasty and freshly prepared every day. All the staff and the owners were caring, kind and friendly, and everyone went above and beyond to make my stay as pleasant as possible (and looked after me when I succumbed to a heatstroke - thank you!). The bungalows are rather spacious and stay cool despite the hot weather outside. I would go back any day 🙂
FellowTraveler795524
17 May 2023
Friendly and professional welcome to the gambia
Spacious rondavels, firm but good beds. The composting toilet did a great job ie didn't smell at all. Food and service was very good, and free drinking water a great touch. We thought is was pretty cool that there were frogs in the pool at night and it proves that the water was totally clean for the local wildlife to take advantage. Do take time to have a good look through their web-site as there are plenty of tips for things to see and do, and some amazing photography. If you want to go upriver then the trip offered by footsteps has a great itinerary. We did a similar trip independently which is much cheaper if you are happy to brave public transport. If you go see the Chimp rehabilitation project, then you really have to see C4RC project too too. this is the Communities for red colobus and their half or full day trips are very interesting and fun. We thought it was a better visit than the chimps!
Ann G
22 April 2023
Eco - oasis !
Great location for birdwatching and generally just relaxing in the oasis that is Footsteps. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Lovely clean rooms. Even the composting toilet did not smell. I highly recommend and hope to go back with my family 😎
Mairi D
2 April 2023
A special spot
Footsteps is so special. The location is amazing, deep in nature and a beautiful walk (20/25min) to the beach. It is a very relaxing environment, and there are lots of options to spend your time as you wish: you can sit and read your book, have a drink, do a nature trail, use the yoga facilities, do a craft workshop and so on. The food is delicious and they serve you with the best grapefruit juice when you arrive. Staff are really friendly and it seems to be a great place to work where employees are respected.
Susannah S
30 March 2023
Outstanding lodge experience at Footsteps with excellent access Gambia’s southern region.
Very comfortable rooms with simple yet practical and homely style, set in a lush green garden setting around a natural reed pool with plenty of space to relax and unwind. The staff are genuinely welcoming and project a local community feeling. You immediately find yourself part of their community alongside other guests, sharing the day’s experience. Local on site artisans offer gifts and an excellent guide offers bird and nature walks. The beach is within easy walking distance and offers solitude and remarkable scenery across wetlands teaming with bird life. Our 4 night stay let us relax completely while enjoying delicious meals in the peaceful ambience that is Footsteps. David and Linda and Manager Dudu provide an exceptional lodge stay you will treasure.
Connector30284212716
24 March 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and I can recommend Foot Steps Eco Lodge.
I loved this place. I went for a short break to destress and this lodge was a perfect location. Really friendly proprietor and staff, lovely environment, good food, chilled guests, no problems. I'll be back!.
Did you know:
- The Gambia shares the same time zone as Europe. This means breakfast at home and afternoon snacks around the pool at Footsteps with the added bonus of starting your holiday without jet lag!
- While Europe’s winter bites hard between November and April, Gambia has continuous sunshine ten hours a day with an average daytime temperature of 30 degrees. A superb winter sun vacation, so pack your sun cream and flip-flops!
- English is the first language of Gambia and it’s spoken everywhere in the country making it easy to chat with everyone
- Locals in The Gambia are among the friendliest people anywhere in the world. This is why it’s affectionately known as ‘The Smiling Coast’.
- We have well over 500 species of birds and a diverse collection of wildlife.
- And an extensive range of on and off-site activities to suit all tastes 😀
Read our price promise 😉
A/ We won’t be beaten on price.
B/ If you find a better deal, we’ll price match & discount it by 5%.
C/ Book your next Gambia vacation today with no deposit, nothing to pay until one month before travel & a full refund guarantee up to 2 weeks before travel.
"Simple as ABC", start planning your holiday today with Footsteps Eco-lodge!